The Boy Who Cried Wolf

Eight years and seven albums since Mike Rosenberg took Passenger solo, he arrives at a sweet spot between indie pop and traditional folk. The Boy Who Cried Wolf is an album to escape to, road trip ready with a boot full of hearty choruses. As ever, Rosenberg is most impactful when his songs are simple, like the achingly romantic “And I Love Her” (a love song you’ll wish was written just for you). Meanwhile, “Sweet Louise”’s meandering melody recalls his busking beginnings, and the twinkling pianos of “Lanterns” light the way home.